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Social care & community in North East
Public sector contract notices in social care & community covering North East, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Social care & community notices in North East
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Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 year olds - Re-opening of Lot 3 Pseudo-Framework of Supported Accommodation Providers
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is reopening Lot 3 of a pseudo-framework for Ofsted-registered supported accommodation for 16–17 year olds in the Tees Valley. Providers are added to the framework as needed throughout the contract period with no guaranteed volume.
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NENC057 LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support Service Sunderland and South Tyneside Invitation to Tender NHS North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Commisson of an LGBTQ+ focused mental health support service for Sunderland and South Tyneside. Three-year contract from April 2026 with optional two-year extension.
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Flexible Procurement Agreement for the Children and Young People's Framework
North East Combined Authority is reopening a flexible procurement framework for children and young people's programmes across the North East region. Providers can apply for a place on the framework to deliver education and child poverty reduction activities.
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Framework fo Supported Living Services for Adults (Phase 1 - Building based schemes with multiple tenants)
Framework to deliver personal care and support services at two large building-based supported living schemes in Stockton-on-Tees: Acorn House (14 tenants) and Kirkdale House (23 tenants). Provider must be CQC-registered for personal care.
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Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)
Stockton-on-Tees and Hartlepool councils need an Individual Placement Support (IPS) service to help people in substance misuse recovery find and sustain paid employment. The service combines personalised support, employer engagement, pre-employment and in-work assistance.
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Ofsted Registered Supported Accommodation for 16-17 Year Olds
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council wants Ofsted-registered supported accommodation for 16–17 year old separated migrant young people. Lot 1 is 6 units with 24/7 support; Lot 2 is 15 units; Lot 3 is an open pseudo-framework with no guaranteed placements.
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NENC026 Trauma Intervention and Bereavement Counselling Service for children, young people and young adults aged 4 - 25 years and care leavers 25-30 years.NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB is commissioning a trauma intervention and bereavement counselling service for children and young people aged 4–25, plus care leavers up to 30. The service will run for three years from July 2026 with an optional two-year extension.
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Community Wellbeing Pathfinder Service
Newcastle City Council wants a provider to deliver preventative, non-clinical wellbeing support to individuals and communities-covering physical, mental, and social wellbeing through early intervention and asset-based approaches. The service will help residents access appropriate services and resources to prevent escalation to crisis.
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Short-term, Temporary Supported Housing for Single Homeless Customers in Central / South, Sunderland with Support Needs
Sunderland City Council is leasing a property for temporary supported accommodation for single homeless people and needs an intensive housing and support service to help residents move to independent living.
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Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes
Statutory monthly visits to 8 children's homes run by North Tyneside Council, with a written report after each visit. The contract covers 96 visits and reports per year.
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Group Based Adoption Support: Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting
North Tyneside Council needs a provider to deliver group-based Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) parenting therapy for adoptive families through Adopt North East, the regional adoption agency. The service runs 3 blocks of 10 sessions each year.
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003191 - Contract for Provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities
Durham County Council seeks a provider to offer accommodation and support services for homeless people with multiple vulnerabilities. The council notes a significant increase in temporary accommodation demand, from 48 households in 2018/19 to 140 in early 2025.
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Regulation 44 Independent Visits to Children's Homes (re-tender)
North Tyneside Council needs someone to carry out monthly statutory regulation 44 visits to its eight children's homes and write reports following each visit, as required by the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
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Provision of Non Medical Support Services
University of Sunderland seeks a provider to deliver non-medical support services to students who need additional help to participate fully in academic study and university life. The services aim to remove learning barriers and promote equality of opportunity.
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NENC061 Safe Haven Support Service Tees Valley
The NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB is commissioning a Safe Haven Support Service for the Tees Valley area. This is a mental health crisis support contract under the NHS Standard Contract.
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Tees-wide ISVA Services
Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner is seeking an ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) service to support rape and sexual assault victims across Teesside. The service will provide specialist trauma support aimed at reducing long-term psychological impact.
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Contract for Provision of accommodation and support for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities
Durham County Council wants to commission accommodation and support services for homeless individuals with multiple vulnerabilities. The council's homelessness presentations have risen significantly and they need provision to meet statutory duties.
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NCC1495 Provision of Community Welfare Advice Services in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council is commissioning a provider to deliver community welfare advice services across the county, aimed at reducing inequalities and supporting people to live healthier lives. The contract runs for an unspecified term and is valued at £2.34m.
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Care and Support Services within Extra Care Housing
Sunderland City Council is commissioning care and support services for two extra care housing schemes: Haddington Vale and Cherry Tree Gardens. The service covers personal care and wellbeing support for adults aged 18+ assessed as eligible under the Care Act 2014, with funding from the Council.
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Sensory Support Service
South Tyneside needs a sensory support service for people who are blind, sight impaired, deaf, or deafblind. The service includes maintaining registers, assessment and care planning, rehabilitation programmes, and information and advice.
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Newcastle Treatment & Recovery (All Age Drug & Alcohol Addiction) Partnership
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a partner to deliver recovery coordination, psychosocial interventions, recovery support and peer support services for the all-age drug and alcohol addiction service in Newcastle.
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Independent Scrutineer SEND
Northumberland County Council needs an independent scrutineer to provide challenge, assurance and oversight of the local SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) partnership. The role includes chairing quarterly board meetings and scrutinising the effectiveness of multi-agency SEND arrangements across education, health and care.
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Opening 1 of the Mental Health Outreach and Social Inclusion Contract
Newcastle City Council is reopening a framework for outreach support and social inclusion services for people with mental health needs. The contract covers life skills, crisis support, and rehabilitation and recovery across three lots.
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ASC028/2026 Domestic Abuse Supp Comm Based Provision
Middlesbrough Council is procuring community-based domestic abuse protection and support services. The contract runs for an unspecified period and is worth £3.8m.
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Direct Payment Support Service
Darlington Borough Council wants a provider to support adults and children who receive social care funding to manage Direct Payments - helping them understand the option, employ personal assistants, and arrange their own care. The service covers older people, people with disabilities, mental health needs, and carers.